African Baby Names for Girls & Boys With Meanings - Page 9
Choosing a baby name is one of the most meaningful decisions for parents. Looking for the perfect African baby name with meanings for Boys & Girls?
African baby names are rich in history, culture, and symbolism, often reflecting heritage, family values, birth circumstances, and spiritual beliefs. At The ParentZ, we bring you a curated collection of African baby names for boys and girls with meanings, helping you find a name that is unique, meaningful, and easy to pronounce. Welcome to The ParentZ complete list of African Baby names. Thanks for choosing us, The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, Largest Baby names list, to find African names with meanings for your newborn or expected baby.
The formation of African names varies depending on the ethnic group and the country of origin. However, there are some commonalities in the naming conventions across the region.
In general, African names are often given based on the circumstances surrounding the birth of the child, the family's history, and the child's gender. In some cases, African names are also given based on the child's birth order or the family's social status
Our African baby name list includes traditional, modern, religious, popular, short, and trendy names from different African regions and cultures - all carefully organized to make your search simple and enjoyable.
You can explore African baby names: Alphabetically, By gender (boy, girl, unisex), By starting or ending letters, By meaning and origin. Click on any African baby name to view its meaning, origin, pronunciation, and related names.
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African Baby Names List
Explore unique African baby names for boys and girls with meanings. Discover traditional, modern, and popular African names at The ParentZ.
| Name | Gender | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Boy | He who rejoices | |
| Boy | One who was raised up to be dignified | |
| Boy | African Swahili - Raised Up; Dignified; Variants of Jaheim include Jaheem and Jahiem | |
 Girl | One widely known | |
| Boy | African Swahili - Raised Up; Dignified; Variant of Jaheim | |
| Boy | African Swahili - Dignity; One who has dignity | |
| Girl | A beautiful african woman | |
| Girl | A blessed princess | |
| Boy | Highly honored person | |
| Girl | A small leafed wild indigo | |
| Boy | One who is powerful | |
| Girl | She who is beautiful | |
| Girl | Somali name meaning beautiful | |
| Girl | One of great beauty | |
| Girl | She who is chaste | |
| Girl | One who offers thanks | |
| Girl | A tributary Lord | |
| Boy | ||
| Boy | One who loves peace | |
 Unisex | The father who faced many difficulties during the birth of his child. | |
| Boy | The splendour of the trust. | |
| Unisex | One who is mighty, strong | |
| Boy | The person who has reddish skin color. | |
| Unisex | The person from the city of Jenue, Nigeria. | |
| Girl | Encircled; Surrounded; Jetta is Diminutive Form Of Henrietta Or Marietta | |
| Unisex | Surrounded by things or people | |
| Boy | Born during summer. | |
| Unisex | it means evening. They are determined towards their aim and have dynamic nature. Such people always seem confuse and develop jealousy with time. | |
| Unisex | such people are bit sporty and love to play games. They have good sense of homour and often get fame in life. | |
| Girl | Something of value,jewel,something precious which is adored | |
| Boy | people with this name are jolly and posses the life long passion for their aims. They have a funside and love laughing. | |
| Unisex | such people love to spend time with their friends and have the jolly side. The name is very pleasant which means blossom and exotic personality. | |
| Girl | they have a funny side and are involved in many activities. They help to bring people together and have spark in their personality. | |
| Girl | they have a funny side and are involved in many activities. They help to bring people together and have spark in their personality. | |
| Girl | ||
| Unisex | people with this name are intense and know how to live their lives. they have a unique and attractive personality. | |
| Girl | the word means youth. These people prove to be very lucky and natural in their attitude. They do not bear fake personalities. | |
| Boy | The name means Friday | |
| Girl | Kenyan term, literally meaning Sunday; One who was born on Sunday. | |
| Unisex | Jumoke means Everybody Loves the Child | |
| Boy | Juwaun means God is Gracious | |
| Girl | The meaning of the name Juza is Notify | |
| Girl | Jwahir means The Golden Woman | |
| Boy | Kabelo means Given | |
| Girl | Kabibe means Little Lady | |
| Unisex | Name Kabili means Honest, Brave | |
| Girl | Kacela means the Great Huntress | |
| Boy | Kafu means Quiet | |
| Unisex | Kaikara means Traditional Name of God | |
| Boy | African - Resembling a Ground Squirrel | |
About African Baby Names
African names vary widely based on ethnic groups, languages, and countries of origin.
In many African cultures, names are chosen based on:
- The circumstances surrounding the childβs birth
- Day or time of birth
- Family history and ancestry
- Cultural traditions and beliefs
- Gender and birth order
These naming traditions give African baby names deep personal and cultural significance.
